When you are asked to do a semen analysis, the couple should take the following precautions. First and foremost, there should be a gap of 2 days minimum and the gap should not exceed 5 days. The reason for that is if the gap is too low, the volume can come less and the analysis […]
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Ultrasound is a wonderful tool in reproductive medicine and it doesn’t have any harmful effects on women. The first and foremost thing is to understand that it is a safe test that does not carry any risk for your health. It can be done any number of times without harm. The 2nd thing is, Ultrasound
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Infertility is a delay in conceiving. Unless we know the cause of the delay, how can we treat the problem? Investigations like doing an ultrasound, doing hormonal assay, doing a tubal evaluation either by HSG or by Laparoscopy, and then a male semen analysis will identify the causes. Ultrasound gives more details regarding the uterus
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In infertility, 40% of the couple have two problems. For this reason, we check both at a time. A single female factor can exist in 40% of the people and a single male factor in 20%. When the remaining 40% who come to the reproductive medicine clinic have two or more causes, it is wise
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If a couple married for two years does not find any cause, they call it unexplained infertility. But this unexplained infertility can be of 3 categories. 1) The clinic or doctor did not find the cause. 2) The preliminary investigations did not reveal the cause and may require deeper investigations. 3) Sometimes, all investigations are
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After physical examination, the doctor will suggest the following investigations based on individual needs. When a woman comes to the clinic, pelvic ultrasound examination is essential to know if her uterus and ovaries are normal. Transvaginal ultrasound detects any tumors in the uterus or cysts in the ovary more precisely. Knowing ovarian reserves is also
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When a couple comes to the clinic, trained personnel will note their age, height, weight, body mass index, and blood pressure. Taking a complete health history will identify any risk factors. Physical examination of the woman includes a pelvic exam to see whether there are any abnormalities in the female reproductive tract. In the man, a general physical
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If the couple living together failed to conceive after trying unprotected intercourse for 12 months, they should visit a doctor. Many times, there are a lot of misconceptions that only females should see the Doctor and not the male, but the reality is both should visit the Doctor, and the cause of delay can be
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Doctor, what precautions must I take regarding food, work, sex, and medicines during IVF treatment? There are no food restrictions during or after IVF treatment. A regular diet can be continued. You can have breakfast and come for IVF scans and injections. Fasting for 6-8 hours is mandatory only before pre-IVF hysteroscopy and oocyte retrieval procedures. After
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Doctor, what are the precautions I must take after the embryo transfer? Is complete bed rest required after the embryo transfer? When should I come for confirmation of pregnancy? Rest and abstinence are advised. Complete bed rest is not required. However, we recommend restricted work and movement activities to avoid any infection, fever, cough, or
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In a couple having a delayed conception, most think only the female partner should go, but both should visit the clinic. In the clinic, detailed history of the male partner is taken, starting with age. Most people do not know that male age has an impact on fertility. For example, a male with a higher age
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